Luis Buñuel Spanish Director Known for Un Chien Andalou
Luis Buñuel · film director and screenwriter · Spanish
Biography
Luis Buñuel (1900–1983) was a Spanish director from Calanda. His death was on 29 July 1983, at the age of 83. Among his screen credits are The Phantom of Liberty (1974) and The Milky Way (1969).
Early life
He went on to study at College of the Savior, Zaragoza and Complutense University of Madrid.
Career
He appears in Carmen (1926), the earliest title among his listed credits. Un Chien Andalou (1929) is among his 1920s credits. In the 1930s, he appeared in L’Age d’Or (1930) and Juan Simón's Daughter (1935). The 1950s brought The Proud and the Beautiful (1953). His 1960s credits include Weeping for a Bandit (1964) and Belle de Jour (1967).
He had 46 films on record from 1926 to 2008. That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) is the final credit listed before his death. The records also name him as director on 34 titles, including The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, and writer on 35 titles, including Viridiana.
His work is filed under surrealism. Work listed as notable includes The Exterminating Angel, Los Olvidados and Nazarín.
Recognition
He won the Palme d'Or. His other honours include the BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay (1974) and a Cannes Best Director Award (1951). The nominations list includes the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay in 1973 for The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. The records list 11 awards won and 2 nominations for him.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Jeanne Rucar (1934 to 1994, widowed). He was the father of Juan Luis Buñuel, and has 2 children in total.
Filmography
46 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Little Ashes | Film | |
| 2001 | TvSSFBM EHKL | Film | |
| 1977 | That Obscure Object of Desire | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1974 | The Phantom of Liberty | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1972 | The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1972 | The Monk | Writer | Film |
| 1971 | Johnny Got His Gun | Writer | Film |
| 1970 | Tristana | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1969 | The Milky Way | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1967 | Belle de Jour | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1965 | Simon of the Desert | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1965 | There Are No Thieves in This Village | Film | |
| 1964 | Diary of a Chambermaid | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1964 | Weeping for a Bandit | Film | |
| 1962 | The Exterminating Angel | Director, Writer | Film |
Show all 46 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Viridiana | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1960 | The Young One | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1959 | La Fièvre Monte à El Pao | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1959 | Nazarín | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1956 | Cela s'appelle l'aurore | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1956 | Death in the Garden | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1955 | El río y la muerte | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1955 | The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1954 | La ilusión viaja en tranvía | Director | Film |
| 1954 | Robinson Crusoe | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1954 | Wuthering Heights | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1953 | Él | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1953 | El Bruto | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1953 | The Proud and the Beautiful | Film | |
| 1952 | A Woman Without Love | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1952 | Mexican Bus Ride | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1951 | La hija del engaño | Director | Film |
| 1950 | Los Olvidados | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1950 | Susana | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1949 | The Great Madcap | Director | Film |
| 1947 | Gran Casino | Director | Film |
| 1937 | ¡Centinela, alerta! | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1936 | ¿Quién me quiere a mí? | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1936 | España 1936 | Writer | Film |
| 1935 | Don Quintín el amargao | Writer | Film |
| 1935 | Juan Simón's Daughter | Film | |
| 1933 | Land Without Bread | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1930 | L’Age d’Or | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1929 | Un Chien Andalou | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1928 | The Fall of the House of Usher | Writer | Film |
| 1926 | Carmen | Film |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic | Won | |
| 1983 | honorary doctor of the University of Zaragoza | Won | |
| 1981 | Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts | Won | |
| 1981 | honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense | Won | |
| 1977 | National Prize for Arts and Sciences | Won | |
| 1974 | BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay | Won | |
| 1965 | Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival | Won | |
| 1951 | Cannes Best Director Award | Won | |
| Golden Ariel | Won | ||
| Golden Lion | Won | ||
| Palme d'Or | Won | ||
| 1978 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | That Obscure Object of Desire | Nominated |
| 1973 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie | Nominated |
Luis Buñuel Photos
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Photo: Mural: Florencia Durán y Camilo Nuñez, photograhped: Ezarate · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: AlbertRA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: José Antonio Bielsa Arbiol · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How old was Luis Buñuel at the time of death?
Luis Buñuel died on 29 July 1983 at the age of 83. He was born on 22 February 1900.
What is Luis Buñuel’s nationality?
Luis Buñuel was Spanish, born in Calanda.
Who was Luis Buñuel married to?
Luis Buñuel’s marriages on record are to Jeanne Rucar (1934 to 1994).
Has Luis Buñuel won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1983).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q51545), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
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